Christine Enetak is an international philanthropic strategist and Principal Consultant at Grounded in Equity, LLC, with over a decade of global executive leadership and fundraising experience. She partners with grassroots and global organizations to build sustainable fundraising strategies, strengthen governance, and navigate complex philanthropic landscapes with cultural fluency and strategic clarity.

Christine began her career in fundraising in 2015 after a successful tenure in pharmacy, later serving in the c-suite of multiple nonprofit organizations. Today, she is a trusted advisor to charitable organizations seeking to deepen relationships with institutional funders, develop cross-border initiatives, and lead with values-aligned strategy. Her approach is relationship-centered, equity-informed, and rooted in the belief that local leadership and global partnership must go hand in hand.

She holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation and is a certified Nonprofit Succession Planning Consultant. Christine is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global and Chicago Chapter), African American Development Officers Network (AADO), and Fabulous Female Fundraisers (F3). She is an experienced speaker and facilitator, committed to mentoring the next generation of global nonprofit leaders.

Christine has expanded Grounded in Equity’s services to offer comprehensive, end-to-end grant support, from readiness assessments and prospect research to grant writing, award management, and funder reporting. Her team’s portfolio spans a range of sectors, including education, social services, health equity, arts and culture, international development, and diaspora-led initiatives.

Core service areas include:

  • Strategic planning for cross-continental initiatives

  • Grant development and global funder prospecting

  • Donor communications and narrative framing across cultures

  • Fundraising system audits and infrastructure design

  • Governance and board development for international portfolios

  • Succession planning and leadership continuity

  • Coaching and capacity building for cross-cultural development teams

Christine is a sought-after partner for organizations working at the intersection of local impact and global engagement. Her work is marked by strategic insight, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to mission integrity.